Firm Profile > KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law > Moscow, Russia
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law Offices
3RD FLOOR, 4/5 BAKER PLAZA
68/70 BUTYRSKIY VAL STR.
127055 MOSCOW
Russia
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KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution: Litigation Tier 2
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law) stands out in the market through its focus on litigation, particularly in the retail, industrial manufacturing, energy and insurance sectors. Managing partner Andrey Korelskiy leads the practice and is a key adviser to clients involved in bankruptcy-related contentious matters; Ilya Dedkovskiy is also a noteworthy practitioner for insolvency litigation. Anna Grishchenkova is praised as 'a personable and knowledgeable litigator'.
Practice head(s):
Andrey Korelskiy
Testimonials
‘A unique team of highly professional lawyers and attorneys‘
‘The team is very focused on the needs of the client and treats every client as if they are the most important one. All our problems have always been solved efficiently and quickly, since lawyers work around the clock to help.‘
‘Strong experts in the sphere of criminal law; the team is special due to its creative approach, quick daily communication with the client, and its efficiency in bringing results.‘
‘A true star in litigation, Andrey Korelskiy knows how to manage a team effectively, as he is a strong and motivated lawyer himself.‘
‘Anna Grishchenkova has vast experience in handling wide range of disputes; she is a personable and knowledgeable litigator.‘
Key clients
Codest
Moscow Exchange
Fosun
Novartis Group
UTair Aviation JSC
Krasnaya Presnya
Inditex
Hines
Intellectual property Tier 2
At KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law), practice head Elena Buranova handles transactional and contentious IP, with a focus on the enforcement of trade mark rights. She also advises on the commercialisation of IP and regulatory issues arising in the areas of advertising, personal data and unfair competition. Associate Maxim Tabolo primarily focuses on non-contentious IP, with trade mark filing and portfolio management being key areas of activity.
Practice head(s):
Elena Buranova
Testimonials
‘The team is knowledgeable in various aspects of IP law and extremely responsive to inquiries. They provide excellent value for money and always give clear and practical advice. Another asset is their really strong team work.’
‘Practice head Elena Buranova demonstrates a solution-based approach, looks two steps ahead and delivers advice quickly.’
‘Maxim Tabolo is very caring and good at trade mark matters.’
‘Maxim Tabolo is a pleasure to work with – he is always ready for the most complex tasks and provides us with the best possible results every time. He makes sure that every step he takes on behalf of the client suits both the business strategy and the strategy of the legal case.’
Key clients
Diavita Limited
Game Insight Holdings
Gleener Inc
Hendel
Karl Storz
Lidskoe Pivo
MNFST Technologies
Paulig
Competition Tier 3
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law)’s practice stands out for contentious antitrust issues, and the team is also strong in providing competition compliance advice. Practice head Ilya Ischuk and senior associate Julia Kirpikova are key figures in the team, who have notable sector-specific expertise in the financial services, energy, retail and manufacturing industries.
Practice head(s):
Ilya Ischuk
Testimonials
‘A rare mix of professionalism, intellect, and a thorough understanding of the industry‘
‘We value the team’s timely responses and well-considered legal advice. Back-office support is also wonderful.‘
‘Practice head Ilya Ischuk is truly a master of competition law. He is always up-to-date with all the forthcoming changes in legislation, and suggests correct and customized business solutions perfectly suitable to our business.‘
‘Senior associate Julia Kirpikova is very responsible and easy-going.‘
Key clients
Lidskoe Pivo
Mosregionlift
Paulig
Energoprom
Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation Tier 3
Led by Anna Grishchenkova, the arbitration department at KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law) acts for clients in international commercial arbitration. The team is also increasingly instructed in arbitration proceedings in the London Court of International Arbitration, International Chamber of Commerce, and International Commercial Arbitration Court. Associate Natalia Kisliakova is another key name in the team.
Practice head(s):
Anna Grishchenkova
Testimonials
‘Highly skilled, reliable, friendly and always available to react to clients’ queries – the team provides excellent advice and achieves great results.‘
‘The team works very well even under tight deadlines. It is exceptionally hardworking and very commercial in its approach.‘
‘The team is efficient in international arbitral proceedings, also due to experience of Anna Grishchenkova as arbitrator.‘
‘A rising legal star, Anna Grishchenkova is a highly knowledgeable partner who understands the law and is great at determining a suitable course of action. Anna is pragmatic and extremely commercial without losing any technical excellence. She does not waste a client’s time and is highly responsive.‘
‘Anna Grishchenkova has an engaging attitude, charisma and is a highly respected individual on the Russian market.‘
‘Natalia Kisliakova has a strong academic background which helps her to structure the argumentation in a very convincing manner.‘
Key clients
Arkadiy Fosman
Miratorg Agribusiness Holding
Rosgosstrakh
Codest International
Norvik Banka
Real estate and construction Tier 3
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law) attracts praise for its property litigation expertise, which is an area of specialism for practice head Sergey Popov. The team also provides non-contentious advice on the day-to-day activities of its domestic and international clients. Associates Julia Usacheva and Sergey Ilin are also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Sergey Popov
Testimonials
‘What sets the team apart is its thorough understanding of the current situation in the industry, as well as its ability to make prompt and precise suggestions to solve a problem.‘
‘To our mind, KIAP is one of the most reliable and transparent firms on the market, which also has valuable professional experience. The team specialises in litigation in the real estate industry, which is an area in which we really appreciated its professionalism.‘
‘Sergey Popov is truly an outstanding real estate lawyer, who is very thorough and has extremely good knowledge of the field.‘
‘Associate Sergey Ilin is a very clever and capable associate with a strong mind and a swift reaction.‘
‘Associate Julia Usacheva is a helpful and highly qualified specialist in the sphere of property litigation.‘
Key clients
Decathlon
Okey
Fosun
Globus
Inditex Group
Tvoe
Codest
Mvideo
Aurum Investment
Hines
Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law) focuses on insolvency dispute resolution; team members also have significant experience representing clients before the Supreme Court of Arbitration of Russia. Newly appointed practice head Ilya Dedkovskiy specialises in disputes concerning the withdrawal of bankrupt companies’ assets, and cases alleging the liability of directors and shareholders for the company’s debts.
Practice head(s):
Ilya Dedkovskiy
Testimonials
‘The bankruptcy practice of KIAP is focused on cases concerning the liability of the management of a bankrupt company and handling challenging restructuring issues. Lawyers have extensive experience in such cases. They always demonstrated creativity in defending our legal position and showed an ability to work under tight deadlines.‘
‘Ilya Dedkovskiy always offers creative solutions to non-standard legal problems. He is well aware of the economic component of the business of his clients. It is pleasant to work with him – he is always in contact, quickly responds to requests, and his recommendations are clear.‘
Key clients
Rockwool
National Clearing Centre
Boku Network Services AG
Codest
Rizzani de Eccher
Tax Tier 3
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law) assists Russian and foreign companies with contentious and non-contentious tax matters including disputes against the tax authorities, tax compliance and due diligence work, and tax planning mandates. The team's sector expertise encompasses the manufacturing, metals, oil and gas, and financial services industries. Certified tax adviser and highly praised department head Andrey Zuykov has expanded the department’s client portfolio.
Practice head(s):
Andrey Zuykov
Testimonials
‘A great tax practice with a really strong team of professionals. This firm stands above the rest as it sees solutions where other lawyers see problems. High level of service, excellent client focus, unmatched in terms of industry knowledge.‘
‘I have always found the team to be professional and competent, providing practical and pragmatic legal advice.‘
‘A rare mix of high professionalism, intellect and modesty — this can be said about every lawyer at KIAP.‘
‘Andrey Zuykov is able to deal with the largest and most complex cases and quickly propose constructive business-oriented solutions; Andrey is also great at providing his competent opinion on potential commercial risks and complications.‘
‘For tax-related issues, we work with Andrey Zuykov. Andrey always goes above and beyond our expectations, he is very caring and polite, and always provides very good legal advice.‘
‘We value the ability of Andrey Zuykov to explain risks in a simple way and to find sustainable solutions.‘
Key clients
Sharp
TCC Retail Marketing
Karl Storz
Globus
nVent
Russian Export Center JSC
Palma Group
Primula
White-collar crime Tier 3
The practice at KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law) focuses on tax, financial and corporate crimes, and is particularly adept at handling investigations and compliance matters. Konstantin Astafiev leads the department, which also fields senior associate Dmitry Kalinichenko as a noteworthy figure.
Practice head(s):
Konstantin Astafiev
Key clients
Huawei
Stroymonolitservice
Codest
Hilti
UCF Partners
Commercial, corporate and M&a: Moscow Tier 4
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law) has a focus on high-value M&A deals and is increasingly instructed by clients on transactions in the construction industry. Led by Anton Samokhvalov, the team also works closely with other teams in the firm on mandates arising at the junction of corporate law and taxation, antitrust, banking and finance regulation and IP issues.
Practice head(s):
Anton Samokhvalov
Testimonials
‘It is impressive how quickly KIAP manages to get into an issue and turn things around for the client. The lawyers keep clients up to date on key changes to the law and are on top of risks associated with our business.‘
‘Anton Samokhvalov is one of the standout lawyers on the Russian market who has invaluable experience coupled with commercial knowledge; Anton also has great negotiation skills.‘
Key clients
Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex
SNC Lavalin
SMNM-Veco
Atol
TMT Tier 4
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law) primarily handles data protection and general commercial issues, particularly those involving cloud-based platforms. Julia Kirpikova's expertise also covers transactions connected with e-commerce, cryptocurrencies and software.
Practice head(s):
Julia Kirpikova
Testimonials
‘In my opinion KIAP is one of the most reputable Russian law firms on the market. When you engage KIAP for any matter, you can be sure that the legal opinion, agreement or court documents will be on a par with the standards of a top international law firm for a fair price. They are not afraid of unknown issues and keep up with progress in the industry.’
‘Julia Kirpikova is a highly qualified professional with considerable experience in general commercial and telecoms issues. She provides us with clear and business-oriented advice which significantly simplifies our decision making.’
Key clients
Huawei
KIAP (Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev and Partners, Attorneys at Law > Firm Profile
The firm
KIAP, Attorneys at Law, offers its clients the full range of the legal services most often required by today’s businesses. Headquartered in Moscow, the firm covers issues of Russian and foreign legislation, as well as representation of client companies in their interactions with the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the Russian government.
Areas of practice
Dispute resolution: KIAP’s core practice is strong in aiding litigations in retail, industrial production, insurance and energy sectors. According to results of Best Lawyers 2020 KIAP was recognized as the law firm of the year in the field of litigation. The practice is also recommended by Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, Legal 500 EMEA, as well as by Russian Pravo.Ru 300, Kommersant ranking and Pravo-300 “Sympathy rating”.
International commercial arbitration: recommended by Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, The Legal 500 EMEA and Best Lawyers, as well as by Russian rankings Pravo.Ru-300, Kommersant ranking, Pravo-300 “Sympathy rating”. The practice represents clients’ interests in international commercial arbitration in Russia and abroad, as well as before Russian courts in matters involving recognition and enforcement of international commercial arbitration awards, provides consultations on arbitration agreements, its validity and enforceability, on facilitation of out-of-court settlements and on strategies for international commercial arbitration.
White-collar crime: the practice represents corporate and private clients in criminal proceedings under the matters related to the issues of financial nature or corrupt practices, provides coordination and implementation of internal corporate investigations with respect to potential offences, assists in business projects evaluation to verify compliance with criminal law, provides consultations concerning the laws targeting money laundering issues, bribery and corrupt practices as well as concerning compliance with prescribed procedures in those areas. The practice is recommended by Legal 500 EMEA, Russian Pravo.ru-300 and “Kommersant” legal directories.
Forensic. Legal inquiries: the team provides full range of legal services in legal forensics and inquiries such as examination of legal and financial discipline of managers in favor of shareholders, examination of third parties’ legal discipline in transactions, examination of staff in company business units including legal and financial discipline, as well as collection, analysis and legalization of body of evidence for Russian and international civil and commercial litigation, investigation into corporate frauds and other abuses by the company’s staff and business partners. The practice also advises other lawyers on complex legal cases (including criminal matters).
Intellectual property: the team represents its clients in the Patents Disputes Chamber, Arbitration tribunals, and General Jurisdiction Courts, provides consultations in all intellectual property issues and assists in registration of intellectual property rights. The practice is recommended by the international ratings Legal 500 EMEA and Chambers Europe, as well as by Russian Pravo.ru-300 and “Kommersant” legal directories. In 2020 the practice was first time ever recommended by the international ranking World Trademark Review 1000 in the field of Prosecution and Strategy. In 2019 the practice was marked by the ranking ‘Managing IP – IP Stars’ and was listed among the best law firms in Russia in Trade mark contentious work.
Antitrust and competition: the practice represents clients in litigation against antitrust authorities, provides support for antitrust investigations and proceedings, and advice on competition law. The practice is recommended by Legal 500 EMEA and Chambers Europe, as well as by Russia’s Pravo.Ru-300, Pravo-300 “Sympathy rating” and Kommersant rankings.
Government Procurement: legal support and disputes: in view of an increasing demand from KIAP clients for qualified assistance in government procurement area, especially in complex conflict situations, the new division “Government Procurement: legal support and disputes” has been launched within Antitrust practice in 2018. Headed by Maxim Buzin the division lawyers advise Clients on procurement compliance and represent their interests in courts and enforcement agencies in matters related to governmental and public procurement supervision, as well as contract execution.
Corporate and M&A: the team provides services in the area of corporate law and M&A, specializing in corporate structuring and maintenance of M&A transactions, advising on the development of operational structures for businesses, ownership and management structures by the group of companies, to name but three. The practice is recommended by international legal rankings Chambers Europe, Legal 500 EMEA, IFLR 1000, and by Russian Pravo-300 and Kommersant ratings.
Tax Practice: the practice represents clients during tax audits and resolves tax disputes in and out of court, provides services in tax structuring of assets and investments, as well as consulting on international taxation. The practice is recommended by the international ratings Legal 500 EMEA, Chambers Europe and World Tax, Leaders League as well as the Russian Pravo.ru-300 and Kommersant ratings.
Customs and international trade: the practice excels in the areas of customs law, administrative and legal representation in disputes with customs authorities, and advice on the application of and compliance with the relevant legislation.
Real estate. Land. Construction: the practice advises clients before Russian courts in all matters relating to land and development law, and provides support for compliance with the pre-action protocols. The practice is recommended by Legal 500 EMEA, Pravo.Ru 300 legal rankings and Pravo-300 “Sympathy rating”.
Bankruptcy: the practice represents lenders in relation to insolvency officers, representing clients in arbitration courts, provides services in supporting the procedure of inclusion into the lenders’ registry, contesting illegal actions by insolvency officers and debtors invalid transactions. The practice is recommended by Chambers Europe (Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation, Band 4), Legal 500 EMEA and IFLR 1000 international legal rankings, Russia’s Pravo.Ru-300 and Kommersant rankings.
Banking and finance: the firm specializes in capital markets, credit, securitisation, structured and project finance and financial instruments. The practice is recommended by the international ratings Legal 500 EMEA, IFLR 1000, as well as the Russian Pravo.ru-300 legal directory, Pravo-300 “Sympathy rating” and Kommersant ranking.
Commercial Practice: the practice provides consulting services to clients in the sphere of doing business in Russia, during legal inspections, as well as if there is a need to develop the system of new contractual links and bringing the Company’s internal regulations into correspondence with new realities of Russian economy. Besides the basic services, additional areas of activity include consulting the clients in the sphere of e-commerce and electronic payment systems, development and analysis of the documents governing sales promotion, legal support in the sphere of personal and confidential data protection, and legal assistance in the sphere of licensing of certain types of activities and environmental regulation. Recommended by the Legal 500 EMEA 2019 international legal directory, as well as by Russian “Kommersant” rating.
Employment Practice: the practice provides services in sports law, dispute resolution, and legal representation of employees and employers in court, representing clients in disputes with trade union involvement and companies in labor disputes with top management. The Practice is recommended by the international rating Legal 500 EMEA, as well as the Russian Pravo.ru-300, Pravo-300 “Sympathy rating” and “Kommersant’ ratings.
Insurance Practice: among legal support of disputes, main directions of the practice include legal consulting services in respect of a more wide range of issues related to insurance and reinsurance, tariffs and policies, legal examination of internal procedures, scoring and insurance products in the interests of insurers, professional associations of insurers, as well as insured persons, companies and state institutions. The practice is recommended by the Russian legal directories Pravo-300 and “Kommersant”.
Administrative Practice: specializes in protecting clients in administrative offence cases, resolution of disputes with the state and municipal authorities, advises on administrative law and procedure, supports in inspections carried out within the framework of state and municipal control.
Additional information:
Social Responsibility
KIAP, Attorneys at Law, is a modern law firm with a socially oriented mission. We want to make our Russian legal world a better place: we strive to make our contribution to the development of philanthropy in the Russian legal market, as well as to support its unification to work together for the benefit of the country’s legal system. KIAP lawyers are successfully engaged in teaching activities at the law departments of the country’s leading universities. We also support major educational programs and competitions. Our lawyers write books that become bestsellers. Our major projects and activities:
- International Charity Legal Run
- Legal Chess Tournament
- Charity program “Lawyers for Kids”
- Education and teaching activities
- Pro bono
- Corporate Gifts with Social Implications
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Dispute resolution | Andrey Korelskiy | ak@kiaplaw.ru | |
| International commercial arbitration | Anna Grishchenkova | ag@kiaplaw.ru | |
| White-collar crime | Konstantin Astafiev | ka@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Forensic. Legal enquiries | Konstantin Astafiev | ka@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Intellectual property | Elena Buranova | e.buranova@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Antitrust and competition | Ilya Ischuk | ii@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Government Procurement: legal support and disputes | Maxim Buzin | m.buzin@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Bankruptcy Practice | Ilya Dedkovskiy | id@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Administrative Practice | Alexey Sizov | a.sizov@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Corporate and M&A | Anton Samokhvalov | a.samokhvalov@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Real estate. Land. Construction | Sergey Popov | s.popov@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Tax Practice | Andrey Zuykov | az@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Banking and finance | Roman Suslov | r.suslov@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Commercial Practice | Julia Kirpikova | jk@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Insurance Practice | Dmitry Shnaydman | d.shnaydman@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Employment Practice | Konstantin Astafiev | ka@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Customs and international trade | Alexey Sizov | a.sizov@kiaplaw.ru | |
| Investment Practice | James Friedlander | jf@kiaplaw.ru |
Lawyer Profiles
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Konstantin Astafiev | Attorney at law, partner and one of the co-founders of KIAP | View Profile |
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Elena Buranova | Partner of IP Practice, Russian registered Trademark attorney. | View Profile |
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Maxim Buzin | Head of division “Government Procurement: legal support and disputes” | View Profile |
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Ilya Dedkovskiy | Head of Bankruptcy practice, Attorney at law | View Profile |
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James Friedlander | Partner and Head of Investment practice | View Profile |
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Anna Grishchenkova | Partner, LL.M. in US Law, MCiarb | View Profile |
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Aleksey Gurin | Associate | View Profile |
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Sergey Ilin | Associate | View Profile |
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Ilya Ischuk | Lawyer, Ph.D, partner and co-founder of KIAP | View Profile |
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Dmitry Kalinichenko | Attorney at law, Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Olga Kascheeva | Associate | View Profile |
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Julia Kirpikova | Head of Commercial practice, Attorney at law | View Profile |
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Natalia Kisliakova | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Andrey Korelskiy | Managing partner and founder of KIAP, Attorneys at Law. | View Profile |
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Evgeny Metla | Associate | View Profile |
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Sergey Popov | Head of Real Estate, Land and Construction practice | View Profile |
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Anton Samokhvalov | Partner of Corporate and M&A Practice | View Profile |
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Viacheslav Shmelev | Associate | View Profile |
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Dmitry Shnaydman | Partner and Head of the “Insurance” Practice | View Profile |
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Alexey Sizov | Partner, Attorney at law, Head of Administrative practice as well as Customs and… | View Profile |
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Anastasia Skovpen | Associate | View Profile |
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Ekaterina Spakhova | Senior Associate in Corporate practice | View Profile |
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Stepan Sultanov | Senior Associate, LL.M. | View Profile |
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Roman Suslov | Head of Banking & Finance practice, Ph.D in Law | View Profile |
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Maxim Tabolo | Associate | View Profile |
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Julia Usacheva | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Evgeny Vasin | Associate | View Profile |
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Daniil Zherdev | Associate | View Profile |
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Andrey Zuykov | Partner, Head of KIAP Tax practice | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 40Languages
English Russian GermanMemberships
Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) The International Chamber of Commerce International Bar Association International Trademark Association The Russian Arbitration Association LawExchange International Chartered Institute of Arbitrators The Harmonie Group The Association of European Trade Mark Owners (MARQUES)Client Testimonials
CLIENT: CLIENT: Head of legal
COMPANY/FIRM: Leader of finance service sector in Russia
TESTIMONIAL: This is a highly attuned team like orchestra, hardworking and solutions-focused. I follow Andrey Korelskiy and his team for the last 7 years. It is a team of savvy lawyers who work hard to achieve commercial outcomes. Extremely committed, highly effective and experienced. All the litigation practice can be absolutely recommendable.
CLIENT: Legal officer EMEA
COMPANY/FIRM: International Retail Chain
TESTIMONIAL: KIAP is a great example of a modern national law firm. Its name is synonymous with quality, business acumen and innovative approaches. All the team members are very skilled, incredibly bright and versatile with an excellent ability to always see the big picture and think about business targets. They never fear to be creative at challenging cases and always ready to continually negotiate rather than litigate. I like their commercial and practical approach to the cases they handle. They not only understand the legal part of the matter but also grasp the industry complexities.
CLIENT: Finance director
COMPANY/FIRM: International logistic company (TOP-5 in the world)
TESTIMONIAL: KIAP lawyers combine strong analytical skills with an intense motivation to move forward and resolve problems. Each member of this team has a good dedication and resolves complex cases quickly. They are efficient, persuasive and tenacious. They set a high quality standard for other firms and I know that many consider them among the best in the country.
CLIENT: Legal counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Chemical holding
TESTIMONIAL: All of the lawyers I have worked with during these years are very classy litigators with superb legal skills, in-depth knowledge and client-friendly attitude.
CLIENT: CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Venture company
TESTIMONIAL: KIAP is second to none. The more we instruct the firm, the less I worry about the next cases outcome as they will do as much as its needed to succeed. Worth to note that they have a balanced system of business process coordination inside the firm the team works like a clockwork, providing timely response, excellent follow up and professional advice.
CLIENT: Head of legal
COMPANY/FIRM: One of leaders of fashion world industry
TESTIMONIAL: What makes me a loyal KIAP client for over 6 years is their ability to make the law accessible to clients and creativeness in dealing with complex matters. I respect them for their business oriented approach and excellent skills to read a situation. This is a good advantage when the lawyer combines outstanding technical skills but at the same time is commercial and user friendly. Every lawyer is available at any time and provides detailed feedback. I always can expect to get prompt high-level advice. Another point which makes them different from other firms is their high level of industry knowledge.
CLIENT: Deputy of CEO (Legal and Corporate)
COMPANY/FIRM: Mining company
TESTIMONIAL: The Firm is very efficient in terms of finding workable commercial solutions quickly. They know legal, political and cultural specifics of the clients business. The team stands out for its focus on strong business knowledge. They have a good style to work under tight timescales and always bring something unique to the project.
CLIENT: Head of legal
COMPANY/FIRM: IT company
TESTIMONIAL: KIAP is a top-level firm with deep experience and skill in dispute resolution and international arbitration. The service level is high, in particular in relation to industry knowledge, responsive approach to client objectives and strength in depth of the team. It strikes a good balance of legal and commercial skills.
CLIENT: Head of legal
COMPANY/FIRM: Agriculture holding #1 in Russia
TESTIMONIAL: I am delighted to work with KIAP, it is a firm of the highest caliber mostly active in dispute resolution. They are flexible, commercially minded and demonstrate an excellent level of business intelligence and soundness of advice that others struggle to match. I appreciate their solid experience, good attention to detail, amazing energy and striking people skills.
CLIENT: Project manager (Legal and Corporate)
COMPANY/FIRM: Oil and Gas company
TESTIMONIAL: KIAP has an excellent reputation in the market with a first-class construction, insolvency and antitrust disputes practices. They are highly competent at designing creative dispute strategies, responsive and proactive. They are also one of the best firms for cases involving multi-faceted international disputes. KIAP lawyers always provide thorough advice and convincing recommendations. The team has incredible efficiency when it comes to complex matters and tight deadlines.
Diversity
Diversity
At KIAP, we appreciate the importance of creating a work environment in which each member of the team can feel valued, included and empowered to offer great ideas and serve the needs of our diverse clients by providing better services. We are committed to building an open-minded company comprised of professionals of different backgrounds and diverse visions.
We welcome talented individuals from all religious affiliations, race, national origin, generation, gender, disability and military backgrounds.
We believe that diversity as a business imperative contributes to our innovation and success, keeping KIAP at the forefront of the Russian legal market.
Social responsibility/pro bono
At KIAP, we consider social responsibility as one of the key principles of our business activity. Being a cutting-edge law firm, we seek to contribute to the development of charity and philanthropy among Russian legal advisors, as well as to raise the level of legal awareness among the representatives of Russian civil society by providing free legal consultations.
We consider it to be our duty to encourage non-profit work of the law firm’s experts for the benefit of the public interest. No less than 5% of the annual working time of our lawyers is assigned to work according to the pro bono principle, and mainly involves free advice to citizens on the issues of civil, family, labour and housing law, as well as providing significant discounts to citizens and public organisations that, due to financial constraints, are not able to cover the full cost of highly professional legal assistance.